Technology

The mission of the 1 student to 1 device (1:1) program in Elmbrook is to support an engaging learning environment for all learners with consistent and dedicated access to technology. The vision for technology is to seamlessly support personalized learning for every student.

All students in grades 3-12 are provided a chromebook for use at school and at home during the school year in order to help personalize their learning experience. Students in grades KG-2 may also be assigned a device to support their learning as well. Below are a list of key applications accessible to all Elmbrook students, also available through MyElmbrook.

Google' Suite of products offer students the ability to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as store unlimited files on Google Drive. All students have an email account and can be reached at

username @elmbrookstudents.org

Infinite Campus is used to capture student and family contact information, course schedules, assignment and course grades (6-12), and attendance and behavior. Students and families can use the IC Portal or Smartphone App to monitor academic progress, change contact information, and check course schedule and locker information.

Canvas is the District's web-based course platform, presenting course content for students in many courses. Content may include documents, presentations, resource links to websites, quizzes, assignments and class discussion boards. Students are enrolled in courses by their classroom teachers and can access Canvas through the web or through the Smartphone App.

MyElmbrook is the School District's web portal that is accessible from the District's homepage (www.elmbrookschools.org) and presents students and staff with links to many of the key applications listed in this table. In addition, some links will automatically login the user without requiring a username/password.

Destiny is the District's library catalog system, Destiny presents the availability of all paper-based and eBook content in one location. Students can check for available titles and confirm what is currently checked out to them and/or overdue.

Typing Agent is a District Keyboarding application available to students in grades K-5. Students can work through the modules and levels at their own pace while at school and at home.

Discovery offers video content in science and social studies, this tool can be used to conduct research, explore interests, and can be integrated into presentations. Produced by the Discovery Channel, this is high-quality content for students and staff.

Badgerlink is a directory of educational, children's, and government sites, online newspapers and magazines, promoting high quality resources. It is a great place to start when beginning a research project.

The School District of Elmbrook uses technology resources (tablets, laptops, desktops, Google Apps, e-mail, etc.) to support student learning needs. Use of the District's technology resources is a privilege and must be used appropriately at all times at home and at school.

Expectations for responsible use are briefly described in the bullet points below, and in more detail in the linked Board policies. These expectations are to be reviewed regularly with students in order to insure the safety of our students and to make the best use of the District's investment in technology.

Digital citizenship will be taught to students in grades KG - 12, and will be based on the following five conditions. Families are also encouraged to support these behaviors and expectations at home.

I will show respect for myself through my actions. I will select online names that are appropriate, I will consider the information and images that I post online. I will consider what personal information about my life, experiences, and/or relationships I post. I will not be obscene.

I will ensure that the information, images and materials I post online will not put me at risk. I will not publish my personal details, contact details or a schedule of my activities. I will report any attacks or inappropriate behavior directed at me. I will protect passwords, accounts and resources.

I will show respect to others. I will not use electronic mediums to antagonize, bully, harass or stalk other people. I will show respect for other people in my choice of websites, I will not visit sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate. I will not abuse my rights of access and I will not enter other people's private spaces or areas.

I will protect others by reporting abuse, not forwarding inappropriate materials or communications; I will moderate unacceptable materials and conversations, and not visit sites that are degrading, pornographic, racist or inappropriate.

I will request permission to use resources. I will suitably cite any and all use of websites, books, media etc. I will acknowledge all primary sources and respect copyright guidelines. I will validate information. I will use and abide by the fair use rules. I will act with integrity.

Student use of technology is guided by three District Policies:

Student Appropriate Use of Technology - detailing expectations of safe, responsible and learning-focused use of devices (such as chromebooks, PCs and iPads) and software (such as Google Apps).

Copyright - Respecting the work of others and not claiming it as your own. This includes images/pictures found on the internet, music, papers submitted by others, and copying others' thoughts and ideas without citing the source as a reference.

Children's Internet Protection Act - the District takes seriously its responsibility to keep children safe when using technology. This is evident through our instruction of students about protecting your personal information and avoiding communication with people you do not know, as well as filtering out inappropriate internet traffic at home and school.

Insuring the safety of our students while using District technology at school and at home is critical to the District's 1:1 program. The following safeguards are in place to support our mission of safe and responsible use:

All student devices, iPads and Chromebooks, issued by the District pass through our Internet filter both at school and at home, before accessing the Internet.

All internet traffic is recorded and monitored for suspicious/harmful activity.

Only students with @elmbrookstudents.org accounts, or staff with @elmbrookschools.org accounts can login to the Chromebooks. Personal google accounts cannot be used on District-issued chromebooks.

Students are instructed to report suspicious activity to a teacher or administrator that may be harmful to themselves or others.

Beginning in March, 2017, families will be automatically provided a weekly report of their child's internet activity.

While at school, the District provides limited access to printers for students who have a need to print their work or classroom resources. Those students with Chromebooks who have home printers, are able to set up their home printer as a cloud-based printing device for home printing access. The District cannot support this setup, but students can find detailed instructions here.Those students with SMART phones may want to consider installing some or all of the Apps listed below to support your work in the classroom.